Beppe Sannino would be happy to welcome new signings to Watford before tomorrow's transfer deadline

Beppe Sannino refused to confirm whether Watford are trying to sign any more players before tomorrow’s transfer window deadline but did say he would be happy if there were new additions.

Sannino does not have a hands-on role when it comes to the Hornets recruiting players, instead that is handled by technical director Gian Luca Nani.

The Golden Boys completed the signing of a defensive midfielder on Wednesday – which was their number one priority - with Daniel Tozser joining on loan until the end of the season.

Reports continued to link Watford with QPR’s Samba Diakite even when Tozser’s signing was imminent but, with eight midfielders already at Sannino’s disposal and the R’s insisting the Mali international’s future club contribute to a large proportion of his wages, a deal seems unlikely unless a player, namely Iriney, is moved on.

The Hornets initially hoped to sign a pacey striker before tomorrow’s deadline but the emergency loan window does reopen next week.

Depends who the signings are! 7 stone Italians who are great at keepy-uppy not required.

We actually have a huge squad, we could pick a 2nd 11 that should be good enough to complete in this league.

Depends who the signings are! 7 stone Italians who are great at keepy-uppy not required.
We actually have a huge squad, we could pick a 2nd 11 that should be good enough to complete in this league.Lew Pole

Graham Taylor once said to win a game you need 8 or 9 players to play near their best. Tonight I can't think of two who had great games. Forest out muscled us. The true nature of this team showed after goal one conceded.this team will not get promoted because the bulk are not suited to the Championship .play ugly teams like Hull and Cardiff will a always get promoted

Graham Taylor once said to win a game you need 8 or 9 players to play near their best. Tonight I can't think of two who had great games. Forest out muscled us. The true nature of this team showed after goal one conceded.this team will not get promoted because the bulk are not suited to the Championship .play ugly teams like Hull and Cardiff will a always get promotedcraig239

What a shambles! It was sobering to hear Sean Dyche's comments for the Sky coverage of tonight's game - the comments of a man well versed with the blood and guts of Championship soccer. How we could use his experience now!

As a long term Watford supporter I think that our problems are a mix of issues that have been raised on this site several times:-
1. Owners whose ambition for the club possibly diverges from the interests of the supporters - clearly Watford FC is the third priority in a portfolio of three European clubs.
2. A manager (and other staff) with little idea of English, let alone Championship, soccer.
3. No on-field skipper to take control, drive the team forward, calming with authority when necessary.
4. An under-performing squad of players including several clearly unsuited to the Championship (e.g. Fabbrini, Faraoni); several well past their best (e.g. Almunia, Doyley, Cassetti); several journeymen excess to the needs of Udinese or Granada..
5. A lack of on-field passion and commitment to the cause.
6. Complete loss of confidence.

We are grateful to the Pozzo family for bringing financial stability to the club. Last season was an exciting journey. This season has been an unmitigated disaster after a promising start. But as a lifelong supporter I just wonder where are we going?

What a shambles! It was sobering to hear Sean Dyche's comments for the Sky coverage of tonight's game - the comments of a man well versed with the blood and guts of Championship soccer. How we could use his experience now!
As a long term Watford supporter I think that our problems are a mix of issues that have been raised on this site several times:-
1. Owners whose ambition for the club possibly diverges from the interests of the supporters - clearly Watford FC is the third priority in a portfolio of three European clubs.
2. A manager (and other staff) with little idea of English, let alone Championship, soccer.
3. No on-field skipper to take control, drive the team forward, calming with authority when necessary.
4. An under-performing squad of players including several clearly unsuited to the Championship (e.g. Fabbrini, Faraoni); several well past their best (e.g. Almunia, Doyley, Cassetti); several journeymen excess to the needs of Udinese or Granada..
5. A lack of on-field passion and commitment to the cause.
6. Complete loss of confidence.
We are grateful to the Pozzo family for bringing financial stability to the club. Last season was an exciting journey. This season has been an unmitigated disaster after a promising start. But as a lifelong supporter I just wonder where are we going?Hornankey

Hornankey wrote:
What a shambles! It was sobering to hear Sean Dyche's comments for the Sky coverage of tonight's game - the comments of a man well versed with the blood and guts of Championship soccer. How we could use his experience now!

As a long term Watford supporter I think that our problems are a mix of issues that have been raised on this site several times:-
1. Owners whose ambition for the club possibly diverges from the interests of the supporters - clearly Watford FC is the third priority in a portfolio of three European clubs.
2. A manager (and other staff) with little idea of English, let alone Championship, soccer.
3. No on-field skipper to take control, drive the team forward, calming with authority when necessary.
4. An under-performing squad of players including several clearly unsuited to the Championship (e.g. Fabbrini, Faraoni); several well past their best (e.g. Almunia, Doyley, Cassetti); several journeymen excess to the needs of Udinese or Granada..
5. A lack of on-field passion and commitment to the cause.
6. Complete loss of confidence.

We are grateful to the Pozzo family for bringing financial stability to the club. Last season was an exciting journey. This season has been an unmitigated disaster after a promising start. But as a lifelong supporter I just wonder where are we going?

League 1 unless we pull our socks up soon

[quote][p][bold]Hornankey[/bold] wrote:
What a shambles! It was sobering to hear Sean Dyche's comments for the Sky coverage of tonight's game - the comments of a man well versed with the blood and guts of Championship soccer. How we could use his experience now!
As a long term Watford supporter I think that our problems are a mix of issues that have been raised on this site several times:-
1. Owners whose ambition for the club possibly diverges from the interests of the supporters - clearly Watford FC is the third priority in a portfolio of three European clubs.
2. A manager (and other staff) with little idea of English, let alone Championship, soccer.
3. No on-field skipper to take control, drive the team forward, calming with authority when necessary.
4. An under-performing squad of players including several clearly unsuited to the Championship (e.g. Fabbrini, Faraoni); several well past their best (e.g. Almunia, Doyley, Cassetti); several journeymen excess to the needs of Udinese or Granada..
5. A lack of on-field passion and commitment to the cause.
6. Complete loss of confidence.
We are grateful to the Pozzo family for bringing financial stability to the club. Last season was an exciting journey. This season has been an unmitigated disaster after a promising start. But as a lifelong supporter I just wonder where are we going?[/p][/quote]League 1 unless we pull our socks up soonScullion

We did not overly miss eustace last season while things were going well (although he could have helped us see out games)

This year we are crying out for him and his type of battling never say die combative style ... And to kick a few lazy primadonnas up the ar*e

Somebody somewhere needs to recognise this and fast (nani)

[quote][p][bold]Watford4eva[/bold] wrote:
Established championship players please!!!![/p][/quote]It needs to be ...
We did not overly miss eustace last season while things were going well (although he could have helped us see out games)
This year we are crying out for him and his type of battling never say die combative style ... And to kick a few lazy primadonnas up the ar*e
Somebody somewhere needs to recognise this and fast (nani)VOReason

Hornankey wrote:
What a shambles! It was sobering to hear Sean Dyche's comments for the Sky coverage of tonight's game - the comments of a man well versed with the blood and guts of Championship soccer. How we could use his experience now!

As a long term Watford supporter I think that our problems are a mix of issues that have been raised on this site several times:-
1. Owners whose ambition for the club possibly diverges from the interests of the supporters - clearly Watford FC is the third priority in a portfolio of three European clubs.
2. A manager (and other staff) with little idea of English, let alone Championship, soccer.
3. No on-field skipper to take control, drive the team forward, calming with authority when necessary.
4. An under-performing squad of players including several clearly unsuited to the Championship (e.g. Fabbrini, Faraoni); several well past their best (e.g. Almunia, Doyley, Cassetti); several journeymen excess to the needs of Udinese or Granada..
5. A lack of on-field passion and commitment to the cause.
6. Complete loss of confidence.

We are grateful to the Pozzo family for bringing financial stability to the club. Last season was an exciting journey. This season has been an unmitigated disaster after a promising start. But as a lifelong supporter I just wonder where are we going?

Agree with all apart from point 1. I think we are higher priority simply because Pozzos cannot not get anywhere near the £80m/season the Prem offers in Italy or Spain. Do not think they will be very happy this morning!

[quote][p][bold]Hornankey[/bold] wrote:
What a shambles! It was sobering to hear Sean Dyche's comments for the Sky coverage of tonight's game - the comments of a man well versed with the blood and guts of Championship soccer. How we could use his experience now!
As a long term Watford supporter I think that our problems are a mix of issues that have been raised on this site several times:-
1. Owners whose ambition for the club possibly diverges from the interests of the supporters - clearly Watford FC is the third priority in a portfolio of three European clubs.
2. A manager (and other staff) with little idea of English, let alone Championship, soccer.
3. No on-field skipper to take control, drive the team forward, calming with authority when necessary.
4. An under-performing squad of players including several clearly unsuited to the Championship (e.g. Fabbrini, Faraoni); several well past their best (e.g. Almunia, Doyley, Cassetti); several journeymen excess to the needs of Udinese or Granada..
5. A lack of on-field passion and commitment to the cause.
6. Complete loss of confidence.
We are grateful to the Pozzo family for bringing financial stability to the club. Last season was an exciting journey. This season has been an unmitigated disaster after a promising start. But as a lifelong supporter I just wonder where are we going?[/p][/quote]Agree with all apart from point 1. I think we are higher priority simply because Pozzos cannot not get anywhere near the £80m/season the Prem offers in Italy or Spain. Do not think they will be very happy this morning!a1derek

I love the fat that we as a club are trying to play football rather than hoofball but I think the issue is not technical and isnt really tactical - it is physical. Sitting in the family stand and watching the opposition do their warm up every week - no team has more than one player under 6 foot tall. The average is probably around 6'foot 2. We lose out physically all over the park and whilst Forest can accomodate Andy Reid and Leicester Knockdiveheart we have a succession of frail players who lose out not only in the air but also in the hussle and bussle of the fast paced league.
Technical players are great and I love watching them but they have to be able to at least be equal to the physical battle before their technical ability is allowed to shine through.

Chosen subject - the bleeding obvious

I love the fat that we as a club are trying to play football rather than hoofball but I think the issue is not technical and isnt really tactical - it is physical. Sitting in the family stand and watching the opposition do their warm up every week - no team has more than one player under 6 foot tall. The average is probably around 6'foot 2. We lose out physically all over the park and whilst Forest can accomodate Andy Reid and Leicester Knockdiveheart we have a succession of frail players who lose out not only in the air but also in the hussle and bussle of the fast paced league.
Technical players are great and I love watching them but they have to be able to at least be equal to the physical battle before their technical ability is allowed to shine through.
Chosen subject - the bleeding obviouspeter10531089

JohnnyHornet wrote:
Personally, I'd sign a bricklayer who can build a portable wall to be place behind Almunia.

....or bring in the beach volleyball girls to join in with his game.

[quote][p][bold]JohnnyHornet[/bold] wrote:
Personally, I'd sign a bricklayer who can build a portable wall to be place behind Almunia.[/p][/quote]....or bring in the beach volleyball girls to join in with his game.Harry's Bar

According to social media at the moment it looks like Iriney, Fabbrini and Faraoni are on their way out and possibly Diakite from QPR inbound (on again) - what is the obsession with midfielders?

I hate to say this and the Pozzos have been a good thing for us generally but if you only use a club as a shop window for unknown players to be noticed (and when it doesn't work you ship a batch out then ship another batch in) then we are not going anywhere as a team because as soon as one shines (Vydra) he/they will be sold and the next one shipped in who may (or may not as this season has proved) be good or great.

Anyway, don't want to ramble on but we ALL know what we need; some backbone, fighters not fairies, and a proper 2nd striker and whether it's Nani, the manager or the elves in Lapland who make the decision someone please just do it!!!

According to social media at the moment it looks like Iriney, Fabbrini and Faraoni are on their way out and possibly Diakite from QPR inbound (on again) - what is the obsession with midfielders?
I hate to say this and the Pozzos have been a good thing for us generally but if you only use a club as a shop window for unknown players to be noticed (and when it doesn't work you ship a batch out then ship another batch in) then we are not going anywhere as a team because as soon as one shines (Vydra) he/they will be sold and the next one shipped in who may (or may not as this season has proved) be good or great.
Anyway, don't want to ramble on but we ALL know what we need; some backbone, fighters not fairies, and a proper 2nd striker and whether it's Nani, the manager or the elves in Lapland who make the decision someone please just do it!!!Kismet110